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Japanese Crane Courtship Dances

The Japanese crane, also known as the red-crowned crane, is one of the rarest cranes in the world. Adult cranes usually mate for life and these bonds are reinforced in a stunning courtship dance. Watch them perform their intricate courtship dances in this scene from EARTHFLIGHT: Asia and Australia which airs Wednesday, October 2 at 8PM ET (check local listings). (Restricted to U.S. and Territories.)